Special educational needs and/or disabilitiesTraining toolkit

Session 2

Materials for newly qualified teachers

ICT and SENand disability

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Learning outcomes

You will understand:− how you could use ICT to remove barriers to

participation and learning− that ICT can increase opportunities to include

pupils with SEN and/or disabilities− your role in using ICT to support pupils with

SEN and/or disabilities

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Learning outcomes

You will:− identify different ways ICT can support pupils

with SEN and/or disabilities− focus on learning needs

Activity 1

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What can ICT offer pupils with SEN and/or disabilities?− ICT can be motivating − ICT presents information in different ways − ICT offers an opportunity for social interaction − ICT provides a range of assistive technology tools

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Learning outcomes

You will:− understand how we can categorise the use of ICT

to remove barriers to participation and learning− understand how technology can be used for training

and rehearsal, and be able to judge when this is appropriate

Activity 2

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A taxonomy of e-inclusion

− Using technology to train or rehearse− Using technology to assist learning− Using technology to enable learning

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Using technology to train or rehearse

“The major use of technology to train and rehearse has been through drill and practice software”

Chris Abbott, 2007

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Learning outcome

You will understand how to make sure that pupils who use technology to access the curriculum can use it effectively

Activity 3

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Assistive technology

Assistive technology includes:− assistive and adaptive devices that promote

independence for disabled people− the processes used in selecting and using these

devices

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Using technology to help pupils learn

“…technology that assists is usually linked to the need to compensate for a physical disability or difficulty”

Chris Abbott, 2007

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Learning outcome

You will appreciate how ICT can transform teaching and learning

Activity 4

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Using technology to enable learning

“…the use of technology makes learning possible where it was not possible before… the significant difference between this case and the other two is that it is only through the use of technology, albeit in a collaborative or supportive context, that particular learning can take place. The use of technology transforms rather than modifies the learning context.”

Chris Abbott, 2007

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Activity 5

Learning outcomes

You will:− reflect on the session − identify actions you need to take